killjoy

or kill-joy

[ kil-joi ]

noun

1. a person who spoils the joy or pleasure of others; spoilsport:

   I don't want to be a killjoy, but there is too much emphasis on booze during the holiday season.

killjoy

/ ˈkɪlˌdʒɔɪ /

noun

1. a person who spoils other people's pleasure

Word History and Origins

Origin of killjoy¹

First recorded in 1770–80

Example Sentences

Society loves nothing more than to give oxygen to the killjoys, allowing them to continue their pattern of arson, burning down all the things that people love.

From The Daily Beast

What kind of abominable killjoy would be against loving presents and cookies?

From The Daily Beast

Not to be a killjoy fact-checker, but this does seem like an important detail to get right.

From The Daily Beast

I dont want to be shown up as a fraid cat and a killjoy, cried Jessie.

From Project Gutenberg

However, I did my utmost to bear a cheerful and contented mien, for killjoy is but a poor friend.

From Project Gutenberg

I'm not going to offer it to you again, nor anything else either, you great hulking killjoy.

From Project Gutenberg

A man who was a well known killjoy was described as a great athlete.

From Project Gutenberg

He knows that I scorn his, and he comes to insinuate himself into mine, the horrible killjoy!

From Project Gutenberg